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Estonia: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No No
British Yes No No
Canadian Yes No No
Other EU 1 No No
USA Yes No No
Passports: 

To enter Estonia, a passport is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except EU nationals (1) holding a valid national ID card.

Passport note: 

Estonia joined the Schengen Agreement on 21 December 2007 for overland entry points and seaports, and on 29 March 2008 for airports.

Visas: 

Visas are not required by the nationals referred to in the chart above for stays in Estonia of up to three months within a six-month period.

Nationals of the USA, Canada and Australia should have evidence of sufficient health and travel insurance and sufficient funds for the duration of stay; this does not apply to EU citizens.

Visa note: 

For longer stays nationals will need to apply for a residence permit.

Types and cost: 

For those who require a visa to visit Estonia, the short-term tourist visa fee is £53.

Working days: 

Visas for Estonia should be issued in seven to 10 working days, but it may take up to 30 in some cases.

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